Tag: Aluminium
Rio Tinto reports manufacturing-linked output growth in Q1 on copper and aluminium strength
Rio Tinto has reported a 9 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for the first quarter of 2026, supported by gains across its manufacturing-linked aluminium and copper operations, according to its latest quarterly update.
NSW urged to back Tomago aluminium smelter to protect jobs and industry
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has called on the NSW Government to finalise its financial support for the Tomago aluminium smelter, warning that delays could jeopardise jobs and Australia’s sovereign industrial capacity.
Manufacturing reform urged to unlock clean aluminium recycling opportunity
Australia’s aluminium industry is calling for targeted policy reform to unlock what it describes as a significant clean manufacturing opportunity, following the release of a new report commissioned by the Australian Aluminium Council.
Calix inks MOU with global aluminium producer to advance zero-emissions alumina
Calix Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a global aluminium producer to jointly develop its Zero Emissions Alumina (ZEAL) technology, alongside an agreement to carry out pilot-scale material testing and a pre-Front-End Engineering Design (pre-FEED) study.
Capral to acquire Perth-based aluminium supplier Comsupply
Capral has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Comsupply Pty Ltd, a Perth-based aluminium systems and hardware distributor, in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in Western Australia.
Capral, Sims Metal and Rio Tinto launch Qld closed-loop recycling initiative
Capral has announced a major step forward in Australian aluminium sustainability through a new closed-loop recycling initiative in collaboration with Sims Metal and Rio Tinto.
CSIRO and HILT CRC launch $10M network to drive Australia’s green metals industry
Australia's efforts to lead the global push for green metals production have advanced with the launch of the Green Metals Innovation Network (GMIN), a $10 million initiative jointly led by CSIRO and the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC).
Green Energy Systems partners with Capral Aluminium for sustainable solar deployment
Australian clean-tech company Green Energy Systems (GES) has engaged Capral Aluminium to supply LocAl lower-carbon aluminium extrusions for the manufacture of its Solar Waves system, a new modular solar deployment innovation aimed at utility-scale projects globally.
Nuclear proposal risks aluminium industry and 13,500 jobs, new analysis suggests
A new analysis commissioned by the advocacy group Renew Australia for All has warned that prioritising nuclear energy over renewable energy could place Australia’s aluminium smelting industry and 13,500 associated jobs at risk.
Capral steps up support for local manufacturing through Australian Made Campaign
Capral Aluminium has joined the Australian Made Campaign, aligning its locally produced aluminium extrusions with the well-recognised green and gold kangaroo logo that signifies products manufactured or grown in Australia.
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